Recipe: Creamed Spinach (Gourmet)

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Creamed Spinach (Gourmet)
Recipe By : Gourmet Magazine
Serving Size : 4

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach
1/2 small onion -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup warm milk -- plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese -- freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg -- freshly grated

Cook spinach in 1 inch of boiling salted water in a large pot, covered, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Squeeze small handfuls of spinach to remove as much moisture as possible, then coarsely chop.

Cook onion in butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add warm milk and simmer, whisking, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan, salt, nutmeg and pepper to taste. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through.

Spinach can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.